What's the job?
Tortoise is expanding. We are looking for an experienced Development Producer to work across our slate of podcasts with a particular focus on developing ideas for narrative, investigative series.

What are my responsibilities & accountabilities?
- Work with the editors of Tortoise to develop a range of podcasts including limited investigative narrative series; episodes of Tortoise's weekly Slow Newscast; and other always-on podcasts.
- Generate new ideas for development which will appeal to our predominantly UK podcast audience, with an eye for future IP potential.
- Turn complex journalistic investigations into a compelling narrative series.
- Produce well-researched, crafted and compelling treatments.
- Identify and develop new talent.
- Manage and direct potential contributors.
- Set production schedules, timelines and budgets.
- Balance several projects at once.
- Be the main point of contact with our external TV & Film development partner, working with them on ideas and development materials.

What are we looking for?
- A minimum of 3 years as a producer in narrative audio, film/television development, or documentary production.
- A successful track record in taking original ideas through to commission and production.
- Proven experience in turning complex journalistic investigations into compelling narrative series.
- A demonstrable interest in news, current affairs and investigative journalism.
- A demonstrable creative approach to storytelling with sound.
- Experience creating draft budgets for productions.
- Experience creating draft production schedules.
- A sophisticated understanding of the UK podcast market, creative trends and the podcast landscape.
- Experience of dealing with third parties in developing ideas and stories.
- Fluent communication and writing skills.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Strong organisational and project management skill.

Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary + bonus (team and individual)
- 28 days' paid holidays plus bank holidays
- Bunk off birthday (because who wants to work on their birthday?)
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Group Life Assurance
- Snacks on tap and regular treats including free lunches, massages and after-work socials
- Tortoisestock - once a year we all head out to the countryside for a weekend of fun and plotting